It's only a matter of time before artificial intelligence and humanoid robots begin to fill the gap for families who want children who can't have them otherwise. It's a morally and ethically divisive issue that Jeremy Holt and George Schall make real in 'Made in Korea,' a brilliantly conceived slow-burn of science fiction that is as aspirational as it is haunting.  MADE IN KOREA #1 Writer: Jeremy Holt Artist: George Schall Letterer: Adam Wollet Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 26, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 A QUICKSTART GUIDE FOR YOUR PROXY STEP 1: Remove box. STEP 2: Power on. STEP 3: Raise your child. For Jesse, the world's first true A.I. system, growing up means learning to think outside the box. This exciting new six-issue miniseries will redefine what it means to be a family in an age when biological parenthood is no longer a reality. Score:  ★★★★1/2 (4.5/5) A programmer with a secret, a family desperate for a child, an unbelievable bargain combi...

 Arris Quinones is living the dream, a comic book lovers' dream, as he announced on his comic book YouTube channel the upcoming release of 'Astonishing Times' digital series from comiXology Originals. Along with the veteran award-winning comic book creator Frank  J. Barbiere and artists Ruairí Coleman and Lauren Affe, Quinones will co-write this fresh look at superheroes in the modern age. The cool press release is reprinted here as it mimics the newspaper the leading character works at.  Available on July 27 2021 Noah Sans, a young reporter living in the shadow of his father, lives in a world full of superheroes -- but no one seems to care. After a world changing event called The Cataclysm, people moved on, and now heroes are old news. But when Noah begins investigating a mysterious murder, he comes face to face with his most revered heroes and is forced to confront a secret past that could change the world forever. Astonishing Times is a love letter to the...

 For the first time in its 82 year history, Archie Comics is diving into webcomics with a syndication deal with Tinyview and Comixlogy for its new 'Bite Sized Archie' series.  Bite Sized Archie , the first-ever webcomic series from Archie Comics, is expanding its online presence with a new syndication deal with digital comics app Tinyview and the upcoming release of the first in a series of digital collections on ComiXology . "We created Bite Sized Archie because we were looking for a new way to deliver funny and relevant comics content directly to our dedicated fans on social media," said writer and Archie Comics Director of Publicity & Social Media Ron Cacace. "We're continually amazed and humbled by the positive feedback from readers of all ages. And getting to add the series to a platform like Tinyview, where a whole new audience will be able to follow along weekly alongside our current readers on social media, it's such a wonderful feeling ...

 Aztec mythology and fantasy clash in this new series with mixed results. The power play against Montezuma III is in the works but Helm and his crew have side missions to accomplish. HELM GREYCASTLE #2 Writer: Henry Barajas Artist: Rahmat Handoko, Bryan Valenza Letterer: Gabriela Downie Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 26, 2021 Cover Price: $4.99 Helm and the gang are tasked with locating MEXICA's greatest warrior: Camazotz! But will Camazotz join their crusade to overthrow Montezuma III?! Score:  ★★★☆☆ (3/5) 'Helm Greycastle' is an ambitious and difficult story that tries to blend high fantasy with Aztec history and mythology. While stories involving figures from Mesoamerican cultures have gone mostly ignored in fiction, it's a tough task to incorporate such a specific culture with fantasy that operates at a different speed and scope. This is where the clash of genres occur pitting the political intrigue of those conspiring against Motecuzoma with warriors ...

 Ricardo and Adara Sanchez are the father-daughter writing team behind 'Shy Ninja.' While Ricardo is an established writer ( Legends of the Dark Knight, Teen Titans Go!, Boo the Dog ), Adara is a high school sophomore who helped create this graphic novel. It's not the first time she's helped her dad develop a story and likely it won't be her last as she develops into a comic book creator herself. Animator and comic artist Arianna Florean is the illustrator.   Young Rena suffers from social anxiety disorder. It keeps her from engaging at school, from hanging out with her best friend in person, or participating in any sort of group activity. Pressed by her mother to find some social outlet, she enrolls in a School for Ninjas as a joke—and in an instant, her life changes. Rena’s instructor, the mysterious Dysart, tells her that she may actually be the heir to an ancient prophecy that will return the Ninja to prominence. Dysart tells Rena she will become the Ninja le...

Shadowman and Baron Samedi ride into a dusty deserted ghost town where the Deathside has opened up shop and is ready to infiltrate earth.  SHADOWMAN #2 Written by CULLEN BUNN Art by JON DAVIS-HUNT Colors: JORDIE BELLAIRE Letters: CLAYTON COWLES Cover A by JON DAVIS-HUNT Cover B by CASPAR WIJNGAARD Cover C Horror Movie Homage Variant by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Preorder Cover by ANNIE WU • The bone-chilling team of Cullen Bunn and Jon Davis-Hunt bring forth a terrifying tale in this can’t miss new chapter of Valiant’s hit horror series. • The hellscape known as the Deadside has pried open a doorway to Earth in Enoch, Arizona! And our only chance at survival against the awakening desert beasts is SHADOWMAN. ON SALE MAY 26 | 32 pgs, FC | $3.99 US | T+ Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) They say the heat in Arizona is tolerable because it's a "dry" heat but if we're honest it's still hot as hell. Which makes sense because there's an opening there for the hellish Deadside to leak ...

 Allow us to beam with pride as our first blurb under Nine Panel Press has been included in this press release for one of the best Image titles currently out. It's rightfully being rushed back to print as readers agree, 'Stray Dogs' is a can't miss mini-series.  Stray Dogs #4 by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner—which just landed in stores last week—as well as Stray Dogs #1, have sold out completely at the distributor level. Image will fast-track both issues for reprints in order to keep up with overwhelming demand for the much talked about series. "When Trish and I were cooking this thing up, texting drawings of dogs back and forth on scraps of notebook paper—we knew we were making something cool but we never imagined this many other people would think it was cool too," said Fleecs. " Stray Dogs #5 is a big one—big action, big drama. It's the end of our story and we're excited that all of the other issues will be back in print & available ...

Back in March , we shared the news that Archie Comics was relaunching yet again its Silver Age super-team 'The Mighty Crusaders' with a series of one-shot issues. 'The Shield' #1 is the first one scheduled to be released on June 30 but it was originally solicited with comic book veteran Rob Liefeld as writer and artist.  After a key plot point was released and shared by Liefeld himself (something Archie says was not sanctioned) Liefeld alluded to leaving the project altogether. The famously polarizing creator tweeted a series of messages explaining the situation with Archie including this, "Fun facts. SHIELD #1 had a June 30th release date. I exited the project on May 8, activating the release in my contract. I have turned in all the final art files for work I produced that was paid for. As I do on any project, I work out of order and sequences are incomplete." Today, Archie has announced that David Gallaher will write a new story using Liefeld's unco...

 Luke Lieberman and Drew Moss take the She Devil with a Sword on a new adventure. Just when she thinks she's out, they pull her back in! Red Sonja (Vol. 5) #27 writer: Luke Lieberman | artist: Drew Moss, Vincenzo Federici covers: Jae Lee (A), Joseph Michael Linsner (B), Vincenzo Federici (C), Alessandro Miracolo (D), Rachel Hollon Cosplay Variant (E), Alessandro Miracolo (RI/Virgin), Vincenzo Federici (RI/Virgin), Joseph Michael Linsner (RI/BW), Jae Lee (RI/BW) FC | 32 pages | Sword and Sorcery | $3.99 | Teen+ Red Sonja marches on, as their flagship title heads into bold, uncharted waters! Ten years have passed. Sonja is uninterested in battle…she’d rather eat meat and drink ale. But The Red’s hand will be forced, and she will answer the call to battle. By LUKE LIEBERMAN ( Red Sonja: The Price Of Blood ) and DREW MOSS ( Vampirella/Red Sonja ). Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment

 In Jason Derulo's continued attempt to conquer the world, his latest venture involves a graphic novel about a dystopian future featuring a hero that has a remarkable resemblance to the award-winning performer.  Superstar Performer Brings His Vision For An Immersive New Science Fiction Universe and Its Hero to Fans Everywhere in October  Z2 Comics continues to bring performers from every corner of the modern entertainment landscape to four color fiction with some of the most inventive and inspired graphic novels available from any publisher. Today’s news is no exception; this time teaming singer, songwriter and dancer Jason Derulo with Trill League writer Anthony Piper and Generation X artist Eric Koda for Jason Derulo’s UZO, based on an original idea from the artist himself!   Jason Derulo says “I’ve been working on bringing Uzo to life for years. From writing scripts to skits on TikTok. So blessed to have worked with a dream team of creators to bring the best ve...

 There's more to Zadie's powers than she realized. She's learning to take control of them and probably not a moment too soon. Is she the only one? Are there others like her? How will this affect her brother's shadow? Issue three of 'Shadecraft' reveals more about Zadie's powers.  SHADECRAFT #3 Writer: Joe Henderson Artist: Lee Garbett, Antonio Fabela Letterer: Simon Bowland Publisher: Image Comics Release Date: May 26, 2021 Cover Price: $3.99 Zadie has discovered the source of the shadows... and that they can be controlled. Dare she try and wield this incredible power? HELL YES she dares. And she's damn good at it, too! But when someone Zadie cares about ends up in danger because of her, the fun and games become a matter of life or death... Score: ★★★★☆ (4/5) 'Shadecraft' shifts into another gear in issue three as Zadie learns that she can control her shadow powers. Turns out, the school therapist is really a government agent there to teach he...

Few stories are as comforting as a good old fashioned revenge story. It's comfort food for your twisted soul. Brain Pulido's 'La Muerte' Kickstarter is just the comic you're looking for. If supernatural superheroes is more you thing then 'Haunting / Like Father, Like Daughter' crossover by Kat Calamia and Phil Falco is just the magical ride you want. Check this week's Kickstarter highlights.  La Muerta #1: Onslaught by Brian Pulido Official “Deathocalypse" tie-in! Guest appearance by Lady Death! La Muerta is the story of Maria Diaz, a US soldier returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan to be reunited with her family on Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead. Unfortunately, her brother has fallen in with the Zavalas, a death-worshipping crime cartel led by the nefarious Mama Z. When the Zavalas see Maria’s family celebrating, they believe they’ve been ripped off. Her entire family is murdered in cold blood. Now Maria stalks the stre...

 There's never a bad time for a horror-comedy and Kyle Starks is filling that void with 'Old Head.'  Fan favorite creator Kyle Starks ( Assassin Nation, Sexcastle ) is back with more action-packed laughs in the forthcoming horror/comedy mashup, Old Head . This original graphic novel will hit shelves this August from Image Comics. Perhaps best described as Space Jam meets Fright Night , this hilarious new story follows a former basketball star when he returns home for his mother’s funeral. What he doesn’t expect is to learn of her mysterious past, his destiny, and to find himself embroiled in a decades-long blood feud with Dracula himself.  "I'm really excited for folks to finally get to read Old Head —an examination of legacy and toxic masculinity viewed through the lens of a father and daughter fighting sex monsters," said Starks. Old Head original graphic novel (ISBN: 978-1-5343-2074-1, Diamond Code JUN210152) will be available on Wednesday, August 25...

What if you could see life through your cat's eyes? Victoria Douglas has done just that with 'Cinnamon' #1 from Behemoth Comics imprint HAPPY TANK. If you think your cat is crazy, it may have a reason because everything looks different in this wild imaginative point-of-view.  Behemoth Comics imprint HAPPY TANK is pleased to announce their bombastic, crazed, punk mini-series with the reveal of CINNAMON #1 by LGTBQIA comic book creator Victoria Douglas. Cinnamon features your perfectly ordinary, average housecat. At least until we get a glimpse of the world through her eyes! Countertops become skyscrapers, cat toys become biker gangs, and perilous giant robots rampage on the daily! Get drop-kicked onto the action packed streets of Big Kitchen City, as she fights the dark forces that dare to keep her from her favorite treat... Catnip!  Here’s what the Pro’s are saying: “Cinnamon steps into the mind of a cat and revels in the untethered rebellion of a cat's imagination. ...